For a wedding with 125 guests in the Carmel, the estimated total cost is around $48,683 - $59,501. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Carmel is approximately $433. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $48,683 - $59,501.
The average wedding cost in Carmel is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $48,683 - $59,501 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Carmel IN, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $366 - $448. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $448 - $548.
In Carmel IN, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,583 - $3,157. This represents about 5.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,570 - $4,364 |
7.3% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$366 - $448 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$173 - $211 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$448 - $548 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,583 - $3,157 |
5.3% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Carmel IN is $216 - $264. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$216 - $264 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$86 - $106 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$72 - $88 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$58 - $70 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,855 - $2,267, which is 3.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Carmel area is $1,006 - $1,230.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,855 - $2,267 |
3.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,006 - $1,230 |
2.1% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$849 - $1,037 |
1.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,225 - $2,719. This accounts for roughly 4.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,225 - $2,719 |
4.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$414 - $506 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$187 - $229 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$592 - $724 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$668 - $816 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$364 - $444 |
0.7% |
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,108 - $1,354.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,108 - $1,354 |
2.3% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$232 - $284 |
0.5% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$276 - $338 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$448 - $548 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$151 - $185 |
0.3% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $633 - $773. This is approximately 1.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$633 - $773 |
1.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$89 - $109 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$77 - $95 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$42 - $52 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$153 - $187 |
0.3% |
|
Postage
|
$73 - $89 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$77 - $95 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$59 - $72 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$62 - $76 |
0.1% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,802 - $2,202, which is about 3.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HIM) is estimated at $1,065 - $1,301, which is about 2.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$11,391 - $13,923 |
23.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$265 - $323 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$7,910 - $9,668 |
16.2% |
|
Necklace
|
$350 - $428 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,802 - $2,202 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$1,065 - $1,301 |
2.2% |
On average, couples in Carmel IN spend between $5,059 - $6,183 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Carmel with 125 guests spend between $2,156 - $2,636 on wedding photography, which is about 4.4% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Carmel is $1,457 - $1,781. This makes up a portion of your (3.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,059 - $6,183 |
10.4% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$242 - $296 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$401 - $491 |
0.8% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$293 - $359 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$509 - $622 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,156 - $2,636 |
4.4% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,457 - $1,781 |
3.0% |
The cost for a Full Service in Carmel is estimated to be $3,823 - $4,673. This service accounts for 7.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$3,823 - $4,673 |
7.9% |
|
Full Service
|
$3,823 - $4,673 |
7.9% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$18,803 - $22,981 |
38.6% |